Lamor supports EMSA in organising an Oil Spill Response Training in Werkendam

With technical support from Lamor, EMSA recently held a practical training session in Werkendam, the Netherlands, bringing together equipment operators from several EU and EFTA Member States.
The three-day event welcomed participants from Finland, Germany, Latvia, Norway and Sweden all of whom engaged in intensive, hands-on training activities.

Under the supervision of experts from both EMSA and Lamor, attendees gained practical experience operating selected oil spill response technologies that form part of EMSA’s Equipment Assistance Service (EAS). The course served as a valuable platform to build confidence and familiarity with the equipment, reinforcing preparedness in the event of an actual spill.

The EAS consists of modular oil spill response equipment prepositioned at various strategic sites across Europe. This equipment is kept in full operational readiness, enabling rapid deployment to European waters and neighbouring maritime areas whenever needed.

Such training initiatives are essential for validating the condition and readiness of response assets and ensuring personnel can operate them effectively. They also offer operational teams, including those responsible for logistics and deployment, a realistic environment to practice procedures and coordination.

Collaborating with peers from multiple countries promotes shared learning, enhances safety practices and aligns operational approaches across borders. Lamor led the training with professionalism and received highly positive feedback from both EMSA and the attendees.